Largest Embroidery by a Single Person: Heather Hems sets world record Lyndhurst, Hants, UK -- Heather Hems, a 69-year-old grandmother of six and a dedicated pensioner has spent 12 hours every day sewing for 17 years to create a staggering 50 square metres embroidery - which sets the world record for the Largest embroidery by a single person, according to World Record Academy (www.worldrecordacademy.com). Photo:4ft x 4ft Motion Picture panel, showing many famous actors and actresses, made by Heather Hems, part f the World's Largest Embroidery by a single person. (enlarge photo)

The Guinness world record for the largest Lite-Brite picture used 347,004 pegs and was created by ASICS America Corporation, Vitrorobertson LLC, Lori Kanary and studio assistants. (All USA) in Denver,Colorado, USA.